Chamonix and Mont Blanc Day Trip from Geneva
Cross the Switzerland-France border with an informative guide and marvel at the majesty of the European Alps on this Chamonix and Mont Blanc highest mountain in Europe day trip from Geneva. You'll drive through the Arve Valley to the pretty Alpine town of Chamonix. Ride the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi peak and enjoy breathtaking views over the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Take the scenic cog railway to Montenvers and see the spectacular Mer de Glace, widely considered the most famous glacier in France.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Geneva, Geneva
Board our bus to Chamonix Mont Blanc, the bus will have the name of the tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France
If option selected - Ride up the cable car and discover a spectacular panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps at 3842m ! On a clear day, you may even see the Mattherhorn, the famous Swiss peak and icon of Switzerland – it’s even found on packages of delicious Toblerone chocolate. If it’s open, you can try the unique adventure: "Step into the Void" BREATHTAKING! ( queue can be expected for the step into the void/glass box)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Statue of Balmat and Saussure, 37 Pl. Balmat, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Take a photo of the most famous Alpinistes
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Montenvers - Mer de Glace Train, 35 Place de la Mer de Glace Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France
If option selected - Discover the well known Ice Sea, take the mountain train until the Montenvers station and enjoy the panorama.
If you feel brave and if it's open ( not guarateed), you can go down the small gondola and the 500 steps to visit the Ice Caves
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chamonix, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Explore the stunning alpine scenery of Chamonix in the French Alps. Chamonix is a picturesque town and the most famous mountain resort in France; from everywhere in the city if you look at the sky …you will see It – The roof of Europe – The Majestic Mont-Blanc. Enjoy the bus ride to the third natural mountain spot most visited in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for children aged 2 and under"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Please dress appropriately for a day in the mountains; even if it is warm and sunny in Geneva, it can be cold and wet in Chamonix or at the top of the Aiguille du Midi and on the Mer de Glace"
"The operation of the Aiguille du Midi cable car and Mer de Glace train are both subject to local weather conditions on the day, we cannot found out before we arrive in Chamonix, it's a risk to take"
"Please note there is unplanned maintenance on the Aiguille du midi cable car at the moment, an alternative cable car will be offered with a similar view"
"If one of the activity closes, there will be alternative offers, or partial refunds, but the transports won't be refunded in any case"
"Please note that the official currency of France is the EURO. Swiss francs are unlikely to be accepted in Chamonix"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel, as you will be travelling from Geneva (Switzerland) to Chamonix (France)"
"Please note: guide will be present with you on the bus and the village. You will have free time in the cable car or train and the guide will meet you after."
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Please note that if you take the Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace options, you will be provided with a multipass. Multipass which gives access to all the facilities of the Mont Blanc company. If you use this Multipass for a single activity, it will be considered by the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc as used and cannot be refunded if the other activities are closed. The Mont Blanc company offers alternative activities but does not authorize refunds of the multipass."
"The train ticket includes the ice caves but the opening is never garanteed and depends on the day , we cannot know before if it will be open. If the train is open and not the cave, there is no refund"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:30 AM
Duration: 10 Hours
Start location: Geneva Bus Station, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.